Nuclear power gains steam as regulators eye maritime use

Launched in 1959, the NS (Nuclear Ship) Savannah was one of only four nuclear-powered cargo ships ever built. Owned by MarAd, Savannah was operated by States Marine Lines Inc. between 1962 and 1972. As global shipping moves toward decarbonization, nuclear propulsion is once again under serious consideration.

Launched in 1959, the NS (Nuclear Ship) Savannah was one of only four nuclear-powered cargo ships ev

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